United States Bankruptcy Court, District of Maryland
About This Court
The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland is a unit of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, operating within the Fourth Circuit. The court has jurisdiction over all bankruptcy cases filed under Title 11 of the United States Code within the state of Maryland, including cases under Chapters 7, 11, 12, and 13.
The district is served by two primary divisions, one located in Baltimore and one in Greenbelt, providing access to filers in both the northern and southern regions of the state. The court handles a substantial volume of consumer and business bankruptcy filings reflecting Maryland's diverse economic base, which includes significant federal government contractor activity in the suburban Washington, D.C. area.
Bankruptcy judges in this district are appointed by the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit for renewable fourteen-year terms, distinguishing them from Article III district court judges.
Handles cases filed under the federal Bankruptcy Code within the jurisdiction of the District of Maryland. Bankruptcy judges are appointed by the court of appeals for 14-year terms. Proceedings are governed by the Federal Rules of Bankruptcy Procedure.
Divisions
Baltimore Division (Baltimore), Greenbelt Division (Greenbelt)
Caseload
The District of Maryland bankruptcy court processes a high volume of consumer Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 cases, along with notable business reorganization proceedings reflecting the court's proximity to the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area and its concentration of government contractors and mid-sized enterprises.
Bar Admission
Attorneys must be admitted to the Bar of the United States District Court for the District of Maryland to practice before the bankruptcy court. Additional registration for the court's CM/ECF electronic filing system is required for filing documents.
Clerk's Office
101 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, MD 21201
(410) 962-2688
Local Rules
The Local Rules of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Maryland, which supplement the Federal Rules of Appellate Procedure. See the court's official website for the authoritative text.